by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Aug 22, 2025 | Instagram
#ImmigrationGlossary: Returning resident
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A lawful permanent resident who has been outside the United States and is returning to the U.S. It is also defined as a “returning resident.”
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Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Aug 18, 2025 | Instagram
Starting your immigration journey can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. My goal is to make every client feel supported, informed, and confident at each step of the process.
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If you’ve already completed your immigration journey, what’s one thing you wish you had known before you started?
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Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Aug 13, 2025 | Instagram
Do you have questions about Temporary Visas? Send me an email [email protected]!
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Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Aug 11, 2025 | Instagram
On August 1, 2025, the USCIS issued a news release announcing that it is re-establishing a uniform baseline of screening and vetting standards, effective immediately.
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This update, reflected in the USCIS Policy Manual, revives more stringent criteria for interviews and background checks. The USCIS may be stepping up “Stokes–style” interviews, in which spouses are questioned separately and compared for inconsistencies to expose potential fraud.
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If you have a bona‑fide marriage – and submit evidence of joint finances, joint tenancy, joint travel, photographs (with date – place – description), and affidavits – these processes are designed to confirm authenticity, not penalize you.
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Learn more on my blog!
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Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration Services, LLC for informational and marketing purposes. This article does not constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. No reader should act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented in this article, or elsewhere on this website, without seeking the advice of appropriate legal counsel, or other professional counsel, licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. Lally Immigration Services, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability with respect to any actions taken, or not taken, based on any content of this article or website. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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by Brooke Galonek | Aug 8, 2025 | Immigration Law
H-1B petitions may be approved for up to three years but cannot exceed the period of validity of the LCA. The maximum period of stay in the United States in H-1B status is six years, with limited exceptions. Disclaimer: This post is provided by Lally Immigration...
by Brooke Galonek | Aug 8, 2025 | Immigration Law
USCIS Processing Times How does USCIS calculate estimated processing times? The estimated processing times are calculated based on how long it took the USCIS to complete 80% of cases over the past 6 months. Disclaimer: This post is provided by...
by Brooke Galonek | Aug 8, 2025 | Immigration Law
I handle all client communication (emails, phone calls, and meetings) between 1:00 – 2:30pm EST, Monday through Friday. As a business owner this allows me to maximize productivity and maintain a healthy work/life balance! Disclaimer: This post is provided by...
by Brooke Galonek | Aug 8, 2025 | Immigration Law
Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship B! Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, is used by individuals who were born abroad and are claiming United States citizenship at birth through their parents or by operation of law after birth...
by Brooke Galonek | Aug 8, 2025 | Immigration Law
Immigration Glossary: Port of Entry Any location in the United States or its territories that is designated as a point of entry for aliens and U.S. citizens. All USCIS district offices and service centers are also considered ports of entry, because they become...
by Dayna Lally, Esq. | Aug 6, 2025 | Immigration Law
USCIS Reestablishes Screening & Vetting Standards — What It Means for Marriage-Based Green Cards On August 1, 2025, the USCIS issued a news release announcing that it is reestablishing a uniform baseline of screening and vetting standards, effective immediately. ... 
